Volunteer Funding and Decentralized Finance Specialist with Animana & Hecho por nosotros

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Fellow Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs that have been taken through a rigorous selection process, testing the quality of their ideas and character, to become part of the Ashoka Fellowship and Network. Ashoka Fellows take on the challenges of building innovative system change ideas to make and spread social impact in a world wrought with challenges. They refuse to let the ‘impossible’ stand in their way to creating a better world. This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization The textile and creative industries touch every layer of society, yet remain among the world’s most polluting and exploitative sectors. Hecho por Nosotros (HxN) exists to transform this reality. Founded by Adriana Marina, PhD in Economics and Ashoka Fellow, HxN is a UN ECOSOC-accredited NGO with 17 years of experience advancing a fair, regenerative, and inclusive creative economy—one where indigenous knowledge is protected, artisans are recognized as innovators, and technology strengthens communities. Together with our sister organization animaná, a certified B Corp social enterprise and ethical fashion brand, we have connected 8,500+ artisans, 20,000+ natural fiber producers, and 80+ organizations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Our work sits at the intersection of fashion, culture, technology, and systemic change, with an international presence through the United Nations, Ashoka, AI for Good, Erasmus+, UNEP, and Stanford. At the heart of our work is the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Ancestral Intelligence—using innovation to preserve knowledge, strengthen communities, and transform global value chains. We are not simply an NGO. We are a platform, a fellowship, and a movement – made by us, for all of us. @hechoxnosotros | @animanaonline For more information, please visit https://www.hechoxnosotros.org/ Job Description Hecho por Nosotros (HxN) is looking for a Funding & Decentralized Finance Specialist to support the development of innovative funding strategies and financial mechanisms that can strengthen and scale our social and environmental impact. The role combines fundraising, financial research, grant opportunities, partnerships, and decentralized finance models, with a focus on identifying new ways to mobilize resources for sustainable and regenerative value chains. The Specialist will research funding opportunities, analyze potential financial mechanisms, and contribute to strategies that connect HxN’s projects with foundations, international institutions, impact investors, philanthropic networks, and emerging decentralized funding ecosystems. The key responsibilities of this position are as follows: The Specialist will research and identify relevant grants, funding opportunities, impact investment mechanisms, and alternative financing models aligned with HxN’s mission and projects. The role will involve developing and maintaining a structured pipeline of funding opportunities, supporting the preparation of funding proposals, concept notes, budgets, and application materials, and identifying potential partnerships with foundations, development organizations, financial institutions, impact investors, and international networks. The Specialist will also research Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and other emerging funding mechanisms, assessing their potential relevance to HxN’s projects and contributing to innovative strategies for mobilizing resources and strengthening sustainable value chains. After completing an initial 6-month volunteer period, participants may request a certificate acknowledging their collaboration with Hecho por Nosotros (HxN) and animaná, including the area in which they contributed and the tasks and responsibilities carried out during their experience with the organization. Let us know today if you'd like to join us! Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 10–15 hours/week The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English Desired Skills And Experience Bachelor’s degree, graduate student, or equivalent experience in Finance, Economics, Business, International Development, Fundraising, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, or a related field. Experience in fundraising, grant writing, financial analysis, impact investment, business development, or institutional partnerships is highly valued. Knowledge of international funding mechanisms, foundations, development agencies, or philanthropic organizations is an asset. Understanding of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), blockchain, Web3, tokenization, DAOs, or alternative financing models is highly valued. Strong research, analytical, financial, and writing skills. Ability to identify funding opportunities and assess their strategic relevance. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing funding pipelines, deadlines, and documentation. Fluent English is required; Spanish is an asset.